Journalism courses

University of Salford

International Journalism For Digital Media in University of Salford

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 14,670 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 0


About International Journalism For Digital Media in University of Salford

Our course explores in both theoretical and practical terms current issues in journalism in the context of the digital revolution and media convergence.

  • It combines solid foundations of journalism practice with the latest developments in multimedia techniques, digital journalism and social media.
  • It puts you through the fast-paced newsroom environment experience and offers opportunities to get engaged in specialisms such as foreign affairs correspondent, health and science reporter, business and finance writer or data journalist.
  • It builds your professional portfolios, launches live brief media and journalism projects and embeds you in community programmes on work experience.

With guest lecturers from the BBC and other media organisations, practical workshops and newsdays in industry standard radio and TV studios, the syllabus is as close to real life in the world of digital media as one can get. The theory informs the practice to produce critical and autonomous professionals capable of working with confidence in any global media environment.

You will:

  • study at our state-of-the-art MediaCityUK campus next to the BBC and ITV studios in the region’s biggest media hub.
  • be able to share your knowledge and work together with fellow students from the UK and many other countries in a multicultural environment.
  • learn from first-hand industry practice experience and learn from leading broadcast and digital journalism practitioners.

 

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

University of Salford Highlights

Type of Institution Private, Co-ed
Campus Setting Suburban
Endowment 4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015
Campus Details 26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations
Number/Percentage of International Students 3000+
Total number of Professors 1000+ professors
Student Satisfaction Rate 84%
Graduate Job Rate 97 % approx.
International fee £12,350 - £15,480 per annum
Type of Academic Programs UG, PG, Ph.D.
Average Graduate Salary £29000 approx

University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
UG fees £10200 to £13300
PG fees £12000 to £19000
Accommodation £6,000 approx.
Cost of living £7,624 and £9,545

English Proficiency Test:

The acceptable English test scores are given below:

Degree Score
Undergraduate - IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
International Foundation Programme 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component)
Postgraduate Programme 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 14,670

Total

£ 14,670